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George Grossmith (1847-1912) was an English comedian, writer, composer, actor, and singer with a career that spanned
four decades. He is well known for his creation of a series of characters in the comic
operas of W.S. (William Schwenck) Gilbert (1836-1911) and Arthur Sullivan (1842-1900). Grossmith's son, George Grossmith (1874-1935), or George Grossmith, Jr., followed in his father's footsteps as an actor, theatre producer and manager, director,
playwright and songwriter. George Grossmith Jr. is well remembered for his work in
and with Edwardian musical comedies, as well as being an innovator in bringing cabaret
and revue to the London stage.

Collection includes printed sheet music and sheet music covers that were written, composed, or sung by either George Grossmith (1847-1912) or his son George Grossmith (1874-1935). Many of the items are undated.